California Mandates Universal Data Opt-Out Feature in Web Browsers
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Summary
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill requiring web browsers to implement easy-to-use universal opt-out mechanisms for data sharing. The new law builds on the 2018 California Consumer Privacy Act by mandating that browsers provide a simple, one-click option for consumers to opt out of third-party data sales, eliminating the need to repeatedly opt out on individual websites.
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· 3 pulledThe bill signed Wednesday would require them to set up an easy-to-find mechanism that lets Californians opt-out with the push of a button
instead of having to do so repeatedly when visiting individual websites
major browsers have not had to make opt-outs simple to use
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